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SMA FUEL SAVE CONTROLLER 2.0M
FSC20-BA-en-10 | 100590-00.01 | Version 1.0
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  • Page 1 User Manual SMA FUEL SAVE CONTROLLER 2.0M FSC20-BA-en-10 | 100590-00.01 | Version 1.0 ENGLISH...
  • Page 2 The information contained in these documents is property of SMA Solar Technology AG. Any publication, whether in whole or in part, requires prior written approval by SMA Solar Technology AG. Internal reproduction used solely for the purpose of product evaluation or other proper use is allowed and does not require prior approval.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Information on this Document ..................... Validity ................................5 Target group ..............................5 Symbols................................5 Typographies ..............................5 Nomenclature ..............................6 Safety............................. Intended Use..............................7 Safety Information ............................8 Product Description........................
  • Page 4 Viewing System History Data........................... 64 10 Starting and Stopping the System....................65 10.1 Stopping the SMA Fuel Save Controller and PV Power Plant ............... 65 10.2 Starting the PV Power Plant and SMA Fuel Save Controller ................. 65 10.3 Restarting the SMA Fuel Save Controller and PV Power Plant..............66 11 Cleaning ............................

  • Page 5: Information On This Document

    SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this Document Validity This document is valid for the device type “FSC-20M” (SMA Fuel Save Controller 2.0M). Target group The tasks described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons. Qualified persons must have the following skills: •...

  • Page 6: Nomenclature

    1 Information on this Document SMA Solar Technology AG Typography Example • Several elements that are to be selected > • Open the dialog box Change Password via the following path Settings > Change Password. [Button] • Button that is to be selected or clicked •...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Together with SMA inverters, the SMA Fuel Save Controller is a system solution for the installation of photovoltaic diesel hybrid systems through the integration of PV power plants into local utility grids based on gensets. The SMA Fuel Save Controller monitors and controls the SMA PV inverters and allows stable operation of the photovoltaic diesel hybrid system.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as appropriate. The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product. Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference and observe all instructions contained therein.

  • Page 9: Product Description

    Together with SMA inverters, the SMA Fuel Save Controller is a system solution for the installation of photovoltaic diesel hybrid systems through the integration of PV power plants into local utility grids based on gensets. The SMA Fuel Save Controller monitors and controls the SMA PV inverters and allows stable operation of the photovoltaic diesel hybrid system.

  • Page 10: Structure

    Before the Fuel Save Controller can be stopped, ensure that the the current reserve power of the gensets is sufficient for supplying the power required by the loads. Genset overload may result in destruction of the gensets (see Section 10.1 "Stopping the SMA Fuel Save Controller and PV Power Plant", page 65).

  • Page 11: Light Repeaters

    The SMA Fuel Save Controller is in standby mode. 1 seconds Flashing every MANUAL The SMA Fuel Save Controller is in manual mode. The 0.5 seconds setpoint values for the active and reactive power of the PV power plant are set via the user interface of the Fuel Save Controller.
  • Page 12 3 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG Symbol Explanation Beware of a danger zone This warning symbol indicates a danger zone. Be particularly vigilant and cautious when working on the product. Observe the documentation Observe all documentation supplied with the product.

  • Page 13: User Interface

    ☐ JavaScript must be enabled in the web browser. ☐ The Java Runtime Environment software (version 6 or higher) must be installed on the computer. ☐ The IP address of the SMA Fuel Save Controller set during commissioning must be known. Supported web browsers: •...

  • Page 14: Design Of The User Interface

    4 User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG • For the system password, avoid using words that have any personal relevance to you such as the names of persons or pets, personnel numbers, identification numbers or car license plates. • Do not repeat names or words (e.g., "househouse" or "catcat").

  • Page 15: Buttons In The Header

    4 User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG Position Designation Explanation Status bar Displays the following information: • Graphical display of the operating state (see Section 3.4 "Light Repeaters", page 11 • Status: Operating state of the Fuel Save Controller: – BOOT: Fuel Save Controller is starting.

  • Page 16: Home Page For User Group "User

    4 User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG Symbol Designation Description Export* Use this symbol to call up the following functions: • Save current system settings (see Section 7.6.1, page 49) • Load saved system settings (see Section 7.6.2, page 50) • Delete saved system settings (see Section 7.6.3, page 51) Logout Use this symbol to log out of the system.

  • Page 17: Home Page For User Group "Installer

    4 User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG Home Page for User Group "Installer" Figure 5: Home page for user group Installer (example) Button Description Plant Overview Access to system monitoring(see Section 6, page 24) Control Functions Access to system control (see Section 8, page 52) Configuration Wizard Access to system settings (see Section 7, page 37)

  • Page 18: Buttons In The Configuration Wizard

    4 User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG Figure 6: Home page of the configuration wizard (example) Position Designation Explanation Automatic configuration The automatic configuration wizard guides you through the configuration of the entire PV diesel hybrid system. During initial commissioning of the PV diesel hybrid system the automatic configuration wizard must be run com- pletely.

  • Page 19: Setting Parameters

    4 User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG Button Description Adjust Adjust configuration of a subsystem Apply Save system settings This saves all system settings in the active dialog. If you exit the active dialog without saving the system settings, any system settings made since the last save will be discarded.
  • Page 20 4 User Interface SMA Solar Technology AG Risk of damage to devices by entry of incorrect parameters Incorrect parameters may damage devices and result in system malfunctions in the PV diesel hybrid system. All adjustable parameters are protected by the password of the user group Installer.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    5 Getting Started SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Getting Started Logging In and Out of the User Interface Log in User group Default password User 0000 Installer 1111 Requirements: ☐ The IP address of the Fuel Save Controller (defined during commissioning) and the subnet mask must be known.

  • Page 22: Changing Passwords

    5 Getting Started SMA Solar Technology AG Procedure: • Click the logout link in the header. Changing Passwords Figure 7: Dialog box Change Password Requirements: ☐ To change the password for the user group User, you must be logged in as User.
  • Page 23 5 Getting Started SMA Solar Technology AG • Press [Apply]. User Manual FSC20-BA-en-10...

  • Page 24: System Monitoring

    6 System Monitoring SMA Solar Technology AG 6 System Monitoring Retrieving Display Values of the Entire PV Diesel Hybrid System Overview of the display values Figure 8: Hybrid Plant Overview: Overview of the display values for the PV diesel hybrid system (example)

  • Page 25: Retrieving Genset Display Values

    6 System Monitoring SMA Solar Technology AG Display group Display value Description Genset system Active power Current active power of the gensets in kW Reactive power Current reactive power of the gensets in kvar Total energy Genset energy fed into the hybrid grid in MWh...
  • Page 26 6 System Monitoring SMA Solar Technology AG Overview of the display values Figure 9: Generator system overview: Display values of the gensets (example) Display value Description Value Explanation Selected generator Currently displayed genset – – Nominal power Nominal power of the selected genset –...
  • Page 27 6 System Monitoring SMA Solar Technology AG Display value Description Value Explanation Mode Operating mode of the selected genset STOP Genset is out of service (e.g., for maintenance work) MANUAL Genset is in manual mode. AUTO Genset is in automatic mode and can be activated by means of the autostart signal.

  • Page 28: Retrieving Pv Power Plant Display Values

    6 System Monitoring SMA Solar Technology AG Retrieving PV Power Plant Display Values Overview of the display values Figure 10: Photovoltaic system overview: PV power plant display value (example) Display value Description Value Explanation Selected inverter Currently displayed inverter – – Nominal power Nominal power of the inverter in- –...

  • Page 29: Retrieving Display Values From Measurement Devices

    6 System Monitoring SMA Solar Technology AG Display value Description Value Explanation Reactive power set- Setpoint for the current reactive – – point power as a ratio of nominal power, in % Energy fed in Grid feed-in: Energy fed into the –...

  • Page 30: Viewing Data Records For The Pv Power Plant And Gensets

    3. Select the desired measurement device via the page and menu selection. Viewing Data Records for the PV Power Plant and Gensets On the Historical Data page, the SMA Fuel Save Controller depicts a selection of power values over time. Different analysis periods can be selected here:...
  • Page 31 6 System Monitoring SMA Solar Technology AG • the last minute • the last 5 minutes • the last hour • the last 24 hours Overview of data records: Figure 12: Diesel, PV Data: Overview of data records of the PV power plant and gensets (example)

  • Page 32: Processing Status Messages

    6 System Monitoring SMA Solar Technology AG Processing Status Messages Figure 13: Alarm list in the SMA Fuel Save Controller (example) Name of the column Description Timestamp Time at which the message was recorded: Status Event Warning If an error occurs, automatic operation of the PV diesel hybrid system is continued.
  • Page 33 5. Processing reported errors: • Ascertain and remove the cause of the error. To do so, contact the SMA Service Line (see Section 12, page 68 • Once the cause of the error has been eliminated, acknowledge the error message. To do so, press [ Acknowledge].

  • Page 34: Operating Mode And Setpoints

    6 System Monitoring SMA Solar Technology AG Operating Mode and Setpoints 6.7.1 Overview of Operating Modes and Setpoints Figure 14: Mode page with overview of current operating state of the Fuel Save Controller (example) FSC20-BA-en-10 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Displaying Setpoints

    Control Mode FSC current mode Shows the current operating mode of the SMA Fuel Save Controller: • Automatic mode The SMA Fuel Save Controller calculates the setpoints for the PV power plant and the reserve power to be retained by the gensets.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Operating Mode

    6 System Monitoring SMA Solar Technology AG 6.7.3 Configuring the Operating Mode 1. To do this you must be logged in as Installer: Go to the menu Plant Overview via the page and menu selection. 2. Choose Operations > Mode via the page and menu selection (see Section 6.7.1 "Overview of Operating Modes and Setpoints", page 34).

  • Page 37: System Settings

    7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG 7 System Settings Configuring the Utility Grid The system settings of the Fuel Save Controller can only be adjusted when the Fuel Save Controller is in STANDBY or ERROR mode. Requirement: ☐ You must be logged in as Installer.
  • Page 38 7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG Genset general configuration Figure 15: General system settings of the gensets (example) Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value Remaining Currently available gensets 0 … 8 – available gen- erators Quantity of Number of installed gensets 0 …...
  • Page 39 7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value Genset setpoint Activates the writing of reserve Checkbox activated Writing of reserve power Deacti- mechanism power setpoints to the genset setpoints to the genset con- vated controller system (see Sec- troller system is activated tion 8.1, page 52).
  • Page 40 Destruction of gensets due to insufficient reserve power Once the SMA Fuel Save Controller and PV power plant have stopped, the PV power plant is no longer available as energy supplier. Now only the gensets supply the loads. If the current reserve power of the gensets is insufficient for supplying the power required by the loads, the gensets become overloaded Sustained overload of the gensets can result in failure of the power supply and destruction of the gensets.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Pv Power Plant

    7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG 7. To change a particular parameter for individual gensets, deactivate the Apply changes to all devices checkbox. 8. To continue with system settings, press [Continue wizard]. 9. To end system settings, press [Done].
  • Page 42 7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG PV detailed configuration Figure 18: Detailed system settings of the PV power plant (example) Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value Label Type label for identifying the in- – – – verter Enable this in-...

  • Page 43: Configuring Measurement Devices

    7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG Procedure: 1. Choose the menu Configuration Wizard via the page and menu selection. 2. In the PV System bar, press [Adjust]. 3. Set the parameters in the menu PV general configuration (see Section 4.8.3, page 19). 4. Press [Continue wizard].
  • Page 44 7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG Measurement devices general configuration Figure 19: General system settings for the measurement devices (example) Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value Remaining available Currently available measurement 0 … 6 – – devices devices Type of Measure-...
  • Page 45 7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG Measurement Device configuration Wizard Figure 20: Detailed system settings for the measurement devices (example) Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value Alias Name for identification of mea- – – – surement devices Enable this device...
  • Page 46 7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value Data source priority If communication fails, the mea- Single Connection to the device carry- – sured values from the Fuel Save source ing out the measurements is dis- Controller are used.

  • Page 47: Configuring Stop Of The Fuel Save Controller Via Switch Input Di 7

    7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG Procedure: 1. Choose the menu Configuration Wizard via the page and menu selection. 2. In the Measurement System bar, press [Adjust]. 3. Set the parameters in the menu Measurement devices general configuration (see Section 4.8.3, page 19). 4. Press [Continue wizard].
  • Page 48 7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG Figure 21: System settings for digital input and outputs Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value Use digital in- Stop of Fuel Save Controller via Activated Switch input DI 7 is used to Activated put 7 to stop switch input DI 7*...

  • Page 49: Handling Existing System Settings

    Destruction of gensets due to insufficient reserve power Once the SMA Fuel Save Controller and PV power plant have stopped, the PV power plant is no longer available as energy supplier. Now only the gensets supply the loads. If the current reserve power of the gensets is insufficient for supplying the power required by the loads, the gensets become overloaded Sustained overload of the gensets can result in failure of the power supply and destruction of the gensets.

  • Page 50: Loading System Settings

    Before restarting the SMA Fuel Save Controller, the SMA Fuel Save Controller and PV power plant must be stopped. It can take a few minutes for the SMA Fuel Save Controller and PV power plant to stop because the PV inverters have to reduce their output power slowly.

  • Page 51: Deleting System Settings

    7 System Settings SMA Solar Technology AG 7.6.3 Deleting System Settings Figure 24: Loading or deleting system settings The system settings of the Fuel Save Controller can only be saved, loaded or deleted when the Fuel Save Controller is in STANDBY or ERROR mode.

  • Page 52: System Control

    8 System Control SMA Solar Technology AG 8 System Control Configuring the Minimum Genset Load Threshold Figure 25: Settings for the minimum genset load Parameter overview Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value Enable Enable this function. Activates the function Yes...

  • Page 53: Configuring Reverse Power Protection Of The Gensets

    8 System Control SMA Solar Technology AG Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value Ram- Ramp time of the change in the 1 s to 60 s – 10 s pTmGenPwrAtNom nominal genset active power in seconds SpntOfsPc Setpoint offset related to the mini- −100 % … 100 % –...
  • Page 54 8 System Control SMA Solar Technology AG Parameter overview Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value Enable Enable this function. Activates the function Yes Deactivates the func- tion ErrTolDevMinPc Tolerance for error detection −100 % … +100 – −5 % upon device reverse power in %...

  • Page 55: Configuring Power Management For Gensets

    • Only use gensets with reverse power protection which fulfill the reverse power limits of the Fuel Save Controller (see installation manual of the SMA Fuel Save Controller). • Ensure that the reverse power protection of the gensets is always active when operating the Fuel Save Controller.
  • Page 56 8 System Control SMA Solar Technology AG Parameter overview Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value Enable Enable this function. Activates the function Yes Deactivates the func- tion PwrMngmtMode Select mode for power manage- ment Relative to the re- Relative power man-...
  • Page 57 Destruction of gensets due to insufficient reserve power Once the SMA Fuel Save Controller and PV power plant have stopped, the PV power plant is no longer available as energy supplier. Now only the gensets supply the loads. If the current reserve power of the gensets is insufficient for supplying the power required by the loads, the gensets become overloaded Sustained overload of the gensets can result in failure of the power supply and destruction of the gensets.

  • Page 58: Configuring Reactive Power For Pv Power Plant

    8 System Control SMA Solar Technology AG Configuring Reactive Power for PV Power Plant Parameter overview Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value Enable Enable this function. Activates the function Yes Deactivates the func- tion PvCosPhiMinOx Minimum overexcited power fac- 0 … 1 –...

  • Page 59: Configuring Mpp Calculation For Pv Power Plant

    8 System Control SMA Solar Technology AG Configuring MPP Calculation for PV Power Plant Parameter overview Parameter Description Value Default value MppCalcGain In case of an inaccurate calculation of the −1,000 … +1,000 maximum power point, it can be improved by adjusting this factor.

  • Page 60: Configuring Setpoint Change Rate For Pv Inverters And Gensets

    8 System Control SMA Solar Technology AG Configuring Setpoint Change Rate for PV inverters and Gensets Figure 28: Settings for the setpoint change rate for inverters and gensets Parameter overview Parameter Description Value Default value GenPwrMngmtTran- Maximum rate of active power setpoint for 0 % …...

  • Page 61: Options For Specifying The Reserve Power Setpoint Of The Gensets

    8 System Control SMA Solar Technology AG Procedure: 1. Go to Control Functions > FSC control function > Ramps via the page and menu selection. 2. Set the desired parameters (see Section 4.8.3, page 19). Options for Specifying the Reserve Power Setpoint of the Gensets...

  • Page 62: Configuring Pv Power Plant Management

    8 System Control SMA Solar Technology AG Requirement: ☐ You must be logged in as Installer. Procedure: 1. Go to Control Functions > FSC control function > Genset setpoints via the page and menu selection. 2. Set the desired parameters (see Section 4.8.3, page 19).
  • Page 63 8 System Control SMA Solar Technology AG Parameter Description Value Explanation Default value PvConTmOutTm The FSC waits for this time in sec- 10 s to 86,400 s – 600 s onds for the PV inverters to con- nect. Otherwise it will throw a timeout. PvIdleTm After the FSC has started up or 0 s to 86,400 S...

  • Page 64: System History

    • One file with data for slow acquisition of measured values • One file with event and error messages Once the SMA Fuel Save Controller has recorded the system history for 100 days in a ring buffer, it starts to overwrite the files.

  • Page 65: Starting And Stopping The System

    Destruction of gensets due to insufficient reserve power Once the SMA Fuel Save Controller and PV power plant have stopped, the PV power plant is no longer available as energy supplier. Now only the gensets supply the loads. If the current reserve power of the gensets is insufficient for supplying the power required by the loads, the gensets become overloaded Sustained overload of the gensets can result in failure of the power supply and destruction of the gensets.

  • Page 66: Restarting The Sma Fuel Save Controller And Pv Power Plant

    3. Connect the current and voltage measurement inputs (see Fuel Save Controller installation manual). 4. To start the PV power plant and SMA Fuel Save Controller using the switch cabinet key, turn the SMA Fuel Save Controller key switch to Start.

  • Page 67: Cleaning

    1. Check whether the Fuel Save Controller shows any externally visible damage. If the Fuel Save Controller shows any externally visible damage, carry out the following measures: • Decommission the SMA Fuel Save Controller (see Fuel Save Controller installation manual). • Contact the SMA Service Line (see Section 12, page 68).

  • Page 68: Contact

    12 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Contact If you have technical problems with our products, please contact the SMA Service Line. We need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Device type • Serial number •...
  • Page 69 12 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG South Africa SMA Solar Technology South Africa Argentina SMA South America SPA Pty Ltd. Brasil Santiago Cape Town Chile +562 2820 2101 08600SUNNY (78669) Perú International: +27 (0)21 826 0600 Australia SMA Australia Pty Ltd.
  • Page 70 SMA Solar Technology www.SMA-Solar.com...

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